Bob, what are some of your recommendations similar to Rakim, Guru, and Jeru the Damaja?

I think they all have clear voices and productions, great lyricism, and flow. I want more of that.

Thanks as always

You ever listen to Bumpy Knuckles? He is part of the Gangstarr foundation with Jeru and Guru. He's got a more aggressive flow than Guru, Jeru, or the R, but he's got a pretty clear voice and good lyrics, and his production is always on point (from the likes of Premo, Pete Rock, Statik Seletktah, etc.). He's been at it since the late 80s, done a collabo album with KRS-One, one with wrestler John Cena (surprisingly good), just came out with one entirely produced by Statik Stelektah which is dope, and is coming out with an album entirely produced by Premo in March.

You should also look into the Large Professor if you haven't yet. He's got a flow that's pretty similar to Jeru and Rakim's, a pretty clear voice, and good lyrics. He produces almost all of his own stuff, which tends to be more jazzy/laid back than most of Premo's beats for Guru and Jeru.

"The original "Kilawatt V1" EP (2009) for the first time on CD! In addition to all of the classic music from V1, Damu added 2 new vocal tracks with Raw Poetic, along with instrumental versions and more (16 tracks)."